The Irish Veterans Museum

The Irish Veterans Museum is a charitable organization based out of Kinsale, Co Cork. This exhibition contains the only Medal of Honor on display outside the United States and details the extraordinary stories of the Irish Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest award of valor in action that can be bestowed upon a member of the armed forces of the United States.

Amazingly, as of March 14th 2018, at least 258 Irish-born servicemen have received the Medal of Honor. This exhibition tells the stories of the brave Irishmen who received this award over the past 155 years.

Newly on display are pieces of glass and metal from the debris of 9/11 ground-zero site at the World Trade Center.

Did you know?

Over 3,500 Medals

Since 1893, over 3,500 medals have been awarded.

2,100 Irish Heritage

It is estimated that over 2,100 have been awarded to soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines of Irish heritage.

258 Irish Born

As of March 14th 2018, at least 258 Irish-born servicemen have received the Medal of Honor.